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Foot of Phylum Mollusca: Origin, Structure and Modifications

Meaning and Origin of Foot: Phylum Mollusca is characterised by the pronounced development of musculature known as the foot. It is the locomotory organ in Molluscs. This organ is quite uncommon and strange to others. It is regarded as the remnant of the 'dermo-muscular tube' of the ancestral form whose ventral side became greatly developed as an adaptation for creep­ing [...]

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An Example of Phylum Mollusca: Pila Globosa

In this article we will discuss about Pila Globosa:- 1. Habit and Habitat of Pila Globosa 2. External Structures of Pila Globosa 3. Coelom 4. Digestive System 5. Locomotion 6. Respiratory System 7. Circulatory System 8. Excretory System 9. Nervous System 10. Reproductive System 11. Development. Contents: Habit and Habitat of Pila Globosa External Structures of Pila Globosa Coelom of [...]

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Pearl Fishery in India

The below mentioned article provides an overview on pearl fishery in India:- 1. Introduction to Pearl Fishery 2. Artificial Pearl Culture in India 3. Prospect of Pearl Fishery 4. Enemies of Pearl Oysters. Introduction to Pearl Fishery: In India the harvesting season mainly depends on the condition of the sea from where the oysters are collected. From No­vember to May, [...]

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